Description
Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Staff Specialist | Permanent full time or part time available | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital | REQ634686
- Location: Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, South Coast, NSW – close distance to Sydney
- Employment type: Staff Specialist, Permanent Full or Part Time available– Up to 1.0 FTE Available
- Employer: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
- Closing Date: 14 March 2026
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is looking for a Permanent Full or Part Time Staff Specialist to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital.
If you wish to apply CLICK HERE for our recruitment website.
Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRANZCOG within 6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply.
Applicants seeking regular VMO shifts in Gynaecology and Obstetrics are welcome to contact Dr Alison Porteous directly to discuss.
Do not miss this opportunity to live and work in a stunning east coast Australia location. See the link below for more information about our region:
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
Shoalhaven Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit. With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven.
Seeking consultants to join our friendly Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. Situated in the beautiful Shoalhaven Region of the South Coast of N.S.W., easily accessible within a 2-hour drive of Sydney, Shoalhaven Hospital is nestled within a rural location between mountains and coast.
The opportunities for a variety of recreational activities enables choice of a rural and coastal lifestyle.
The department has a mix of gynaecological and obstetric cases with approximately 800 births per year. The unit has a supportive and collegial team approach to delivering woman cantered care to the local population.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $40,400 and 25 calendar days
- Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary and permanent positions within the District.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
- For role-related queries or help applying, Alison Porteous at Alison.Porteous@health.nsw.gov.au
- For application-related queries or help applying, contact Bianca-lee Da Prato at biancalee.daprato@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14 March 2026
